Chris Bailes
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
7 type ratings • 13,343 total hours
Total Hours
13,343
Multi-Engine Hours
12,000
Jet Hours
10,788
Turboprop Hours
405
Type Ratings
GLOBAL GLOBAL 7500
Training date: May 2024
Training facility: CAE Montreal CA
176 hours in type
GLOBAL GLOBAL XRS
Training date: Apr 2023
Training facility: CAE Dubai
1,412 hours in type
GLOBAL GLOBAL 5000
Training date: Apr 2023
Training facility: CAE Dubai
888 hours in type
GLOBAL GLOBAL 6000
Training date: Mar 2022
Training facility: CAE Dubai
2,386 hours in type
CHALLENGER CHALLENGER 604
Training date: Jan 2009
Training facility: CAE Dubai
1,168 hours in type
BOEING B-727
Training date: Jan 2005
Training facility: Alteon Miami
4,377 hours in type
BOEING B-737
Training date: Jan 2004
Training facility: SAA South Africa
615 hours in type
Work Experience
Captain
Contracting
Assisting various clients with Part 91 flights worldwide
Lead Captain
Tavistock Group
Managed the flight department operating a Global 7500, extensive European and South American operations.
Contract Captain
Solairus Aviation
Assisted various clients with Part 91 flights worldwide
Line Captain
DP World
Line Captain based in Dubai flying Part 91 for the Group Deputy CEO and CFO
Lead Captain
EMAAR Properties
Managed all aspects of the flight department including crew, CAMO & aircraft upgrades on behalf of the Chairman and his family operating worldwide
Lead Captain
Hutchison Whampoa
Managed all aspects of the flight department including crew, CAMO on behalf of the Chairman and his family operating worldwide
Education
Matric
Grey High at Port Elizabeth
Profile Overview
13,343
Total Flight Hours
7
Aircraft Types
19
Years Experience
Personal Interests
– Love attending airshows and experiencing the excitement of aviation up close. – Passionate about aviation photography and capturing aircraft in action. – Love traveling and exploring new destinations and cultures around the world. – Enthusiastic about investing and building long-term financial growth. – Love spending time boating on lakes, rivers, and oceans. – Fascinated by tech gadgets and exploring the latest innovations.
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